by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how VWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
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VWU ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. In particular, it placed #730 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Wesleyan University conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VWU earn a median of $40,409 a year. This is lower than $46,063, the median for all majors at VWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VWU, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,925, the typical median for all majors at VWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,550 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Learn more about VWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at VWU are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Virginia Wesleyan University.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at VWU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 14 |